neck of the woods

Example Sentences

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Orab, in Baker’s neck of the woods, the company proposing the data center isn’t known to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And on either the drama or comedy fronts, the pope definitely could have chosen at least one flick set in his former neck of the woods.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Check here to see if there's one in your neck of the woods.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023

“You’ll excuse me, but the people in this neck of the woods are mighty suspicious about that kind of declaration,” Bernabe said.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols